In this special International Women’s Day episode of Hub Culture’s Chronicles Podcast, Executive Editor Edie Lush sits down with Zoya Lytvyn, a trailblazer in education reform and digital innovation. Amid the dual crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Lytvyn spearheaded Ukraine’s first national online learning platform, ensuring continuity for 2.9 million students. Her work, rooted in dismantling Soviet-era gender barriers and championing STEM access for girls, has redefined education as both a mental health lifeline and an act of resilience. This conversation explores the interplay of wartime leadership, gender equity, and the urgent need to reimagine education as society’s cornerstone.
